What: Michiana Elite Bird FairWhen: March 23, 2013, 10-5Where: Bethel College, Weikamp Athletic Center, 1001 BethelCircle, Mishawaka, IN 46545Admission: $4 Adults; Children under 10 freeThe Michiana Elite Bird Fair, also known as Michiana BirdFair, is the largest bird fair in the Michiana area withover 30,000 square feet of displays, top-quality vendors, awide variety of birds, bird-related products, and more. TheMichiana Elite Bird Fair is hosted by Royal Wings Aviary andis an event that benefits the community as well asendangered bird species. This is an annual Michiana birdfair, so put us on your calendar for the third Saturday ofevery March. The location is Bethel College in Mishawaka, IN. 100% of the proceeds go to the Potawatomi Zoo and endangeredbird species. Children under 10 are admitted FREE. We offerFREE face painting for children. We work hard to make thisa family friendly event.The Michiana Elite Bird Fair will feature two spectacularguests. Dr. Peter Sakas, DVM, is a well-known avianveterinarian and speaker from the Niles Animal Hospital,Niles, IL, and author of Essentials of Avian Medicine andnumerous other articles. He is very knowledgeable aboutexotic birds and is a very entertaining speaker. Dr. Sakasis available to answer not only avian questions but alsoquestions about other pets.Dr. Ric Berlinski, DVM, is the veterinarian at the ToledoZoo. Groups and Associations include AAZV, MENSA, and PADI. He is very knowledgeable about exotic birds. You will findhis presentations not only informative but also entertaining.

SPEAKING SCHEDULE: 11:00 Household Hazards by Dr. Peter Sakas, DVM12:00 Australian Birds by Dr. Ric Berlinski, DVM2:00 How to Tell If Your Bird Is Sick by Dr. Peter Sakas, DVM3:00 Foraging and Enrichment in Pet Birds by Dr. RicBerlinski, DVMVisitors at the Michiana Elite Bird Fair (Michiana BirdFair) will be able to buy birds directly from qualitybreeders. Bird owners will be able to find all the productsthey need to care for and pamper their birds (andthemselves). Bird food, cages, toys, and perches, jewelry,avian art, and much more will be available. There will be asilent auction at the Michiana Elite Bird Fair with itemsand certificates from quality restaurants and businesses, aswell as bird products, bird toys, bird art, cages, and manysigned sports memorabilia. Visitors also receive a totefilled with surprises. You won’t want to miss this event!Directions to the Michiana Elite Bird Fair (Michiana BirdFair) can be found by clicking “Bethel College” on ourhomepage at www.royalwingsaviary.com.Contact Information: Allan or Pam at (574) 273-1767 ormichianaelitebirdfair@comcast.net or go towww.royalwingsaviary.com or visit us at facebook.com/birdfairmichiana orfacebook.com/michianaelitebirdfair